With family gatherings in beautiful Tahoe and holiday parties right around the corner, many homeowners choose the fall and winter months to make home improvements. Here are two small projects that make BIG impacts. And, best of all, you can perform these upgrades yourself, without freezing up your holiday budget.
Dress up the dining room with a fresh coat of paint
Repainting the dining room Continue Reading

Forest service cabins were originally developed by the Forest Service to increase the public use of Federal Land. The Forest Service gave private individuals permits to build on the land, starting in roughly 1900. Although the term “Forest Service cabin” leads people to believe these cabins were once used as housing for the Forest Service, it is not accurate. They were all built by people Continue Reading

SAFETY ALERT: Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm Probably Just Expired This Year
Just replacing the batteries still leaves you unprotected.
It's important to check and replace the batteries in your smoke detectors regularly (case in point: last season on This Is Us!), but don't forget about the other important alert system in your beautiful Tahoe home.
Most carbon monoxide alarms have Continue Reading

Small-town living in beautiful Tahoe still feels like a dream. With more undeveloped natural lots on our pine-filled quiet streets (conservancy lots, etc.), and even some "hibernating" second homes... year round beautiful Tahoe residents can experience the simple joy of being and having good neighbors. Are you one?
While the old saying, “good fences make good neighbors,” may ring true Continue Reading

It's that time again, folks! Time for our beautiful Tahoe SLOPES to get all nice and POWdery! It's (kinda) official - Heavenly Ski Resort has selected November 16th as their Opening Day! They appear to be the first in the South Tahoe Basin to open, with Kirkwood planning for the 21st of November. These dates are not etched in granite, however. As always, it's all dependent upon Mother Nature. If Continue Reading

Just as tour beautiful Tahoe holidays can be stressful for humans, they can leave your dog frustrated, too. They might be in search of a hideaway or require a house-training refresher. Crating can help with this.
Pick the Right Size and Style
A general rule of thumb: Your dog must be able to stand up, turn around and lie down nose to tail unrestricted. If you have a puppy, it’s important Continue Reading

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